the value of education is felt by persons whose early disadvantages precluded them from acquiring even the elements of common learning. The lack which they have suffered is their argument for the education of their own and all other children. But beyond the matter of learning to write, our early advantages are of incalculable importance, if diligently improved; and we cannot be diligent in youth, in any useful study, without realizing the advantage of it all through life. But early advantages neglected often give ground for serious regret at the consequences-seen and felt in some intellectual lameness, or deficiency of knowledge or skill. Whatever is acquired early serves us afterwards with the spontaneity and faithfulness of intuition; and it is in early school-days that the foundation must be laid for a thorough education. Early beginnings are important for our success and thoroughness in every pursuit, Thorough knowledge of history and philosophy. and of all science, and especially accuracy in the use of language or proper cultivation of manners, and refinement of habits, and an acquaintance with the mechanical part of the elegant arts depend much upon the improvement of early opportunities for the incipient studies and training. Defects here cannot well be repaired in after-life, when other pursuits press the mind and fill the hands. Even Sir Walter Scott, in a narrative of his personal history, makes the following reflection for the admonition of youth:

"It is with the deepest regret that I recollect in manhood the opportunities of learning which I neglected in my youth. Through every part of my literary career I have felt pinched and hampered by my own ignorance; and I would this moment give half the reputation I have had the good fortune to acquire, if by so doing I could rest the remaining part upon a sound foundation of learning and science."

Teachers

This statement from such a man sets in very strong light the importance of what we have been seeking to urge. should improve upon these considerations, for the benefit of their pupils, though pupils will not for themselves realize their value. -Ed. Herald.

N. H. STATE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION.-At the late meeting of this Association, the Committee on Discipline reported as follows:

Whereas A healthy and strict discipline in all our schools is absolutely necessary for the integrity and prosperity of our institutions of learning, and of the highest importance, not only on account of its moral influence upon the individual, but as a part and parcel of education itself

Resolved-That this Association recommend to the teachers of the permanent academies of the State the following basis of action, viz:

The fact of the suspension, separation or expulsion of any student from one school shall constitute a sufficient reason why the individual shall not be received into any other school till such difficulty be satisfactorily settled and duly certified.

The report was accepted.

HINESBURGH ACADEMY.-Quinquennial Catalogue. 230 pupil; 107 males, 123 females: Of these 84 are teachers: one only has died. A. E. Leavenworth, Retiring Principal; H. Carleton, Principal elect.

Circular of Lamoille Central Academy.-This school opens the 5th inst., under Miss J. A. Fleming, Preceptress, and Miss L. C. Fleming, Teacher of French. Success to our sister.

The Atlantic Monthly comes to us with its usual variety of interesting and valuable papers. Let every one get a copy and satisfy himself of this fact by reading the magazine.

J. T. DREW is General Agent for extending the circulation of the Vermont School Journal. He offers liberal premiums for the largest number of new subscribers at one dollar each, obtained before January 1st, 1861. For Circulars and full information, apply to

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J. S. SPAULDING, Principal.

The object of the course of instruction adopted at this Institution is to furnish the youth of both sexes the means of beginning, and pursuing as far as the student's connection with the school will permit, a sound and practical education-and to accomplish more fully this design, two regular courses of study are prescribed.

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In both these departments. Composition and Declamation constitute a part of the regular exercises.

Students who wish to remain and prepare themselves for advanced classes in College, or for teaching, can continue their course of study so far as it may be desired.

CALENDAR FOR 1860.

Summer Term begins May 17th. Fall Term begins August 30th.

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Commences with the Fall Term, and it is very desirable that all who are designing to pursue at this school the prescribed course of study should be present at the commencement of the term.

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